10 Surprising Facts You Didn't Know About Bugatti

When you look at the luxurious Bugatti, don't you wish you had one? Acquired by Volkwagen in 1998, Bugatti is a natural charm amongst car enthusiasts. Bugatti's La Voiture Noire, worth $19 Million, is the world's most expensive car of all time. Here is the list of 10 such surprising facts you did not know.

Bugatti was taken over by Ettore Bugatti's son in 1939 and went bankrupt

Ettore Bugatti founded the automobile company Bugatti in 1909 in France. He manufactured cars and produced locomotive parts in his factory. After the tragic demise of the family in 1939, Ettor's other son took over the company. After some time, he went bankrupt.

Adorning diamonds in the speedometers

Bugatti adorns one-carat diamonds in the speedometer and power needles in its cars. 

Explosion of 1939

In 1939, one Bugatti car lost its air engine in its testing days, and that area almost fired up.

Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic is the most expensive car model in the world

Built by Jean Buggati, son of Ettore Bugatti, in 1934, the breathtaking masterpiece Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic is the most expensive car model in the world. He created only four cars from 1936 to 1938; however, only 3 of these coupes are still in existence.

Bugatti factory was nearly burnt - twice

Once in 1939 and then in 2011, during testing of the Veyron engine, the Bugatti factory escaped the danger of burning in the fire twice.

World's fastest train is built by Bugatti

In the early 30s, Ettor Bugatti invested his time in creating locomotives or auto rails (in his term) faster than his cars and ended by producing 100 rail cars. In 1933, he tested his first steam-power train model, which became a perfect example of modernised trains.

Bugatti Veyron Super Sport is the fastest sports speedster ever produced

Created out of scratch in 2012, Bugatti Veyron Super Sport has over 250 miles per hour as its top speed. It takes an unbelievable 2.5 seconds to touch 100 mph and 1,200-horsepower. 

There was a Bugatti plane in the 30s

After the outbreak of World War I, Bugatti designed aeroplane engines for the French Government. This ignited the interest of the founder to develop a plane for Deutsche de La Muerte Cup Race but failed to complete the work because of World War II. 

The whole production of 500 units of Bugatti Chiron got sold out in 5 years 

After Volkswagen acquired Bugatti in 1998, the brand produced only two series - Veyron and Chiron. Only 500 units of Chiron were made, which got sold within five years of production. 

Bolide is the most beautiful hypercar in the world

Highly appreciated by automobile designers, the production of Bugatti and Bolide reached the heights of beauty and motorsport technology.